NEIGHBORHOOD
Holy Cross
Louisiana · New Orleans · 2,604 residents · 0.681 sq mi
The short version
Holy Cross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,770. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $234,821. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Holy Cross; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,604
Population density
3,824 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,770
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,293
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Retail trade4.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Other services3.1%
Public administration3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$234,821
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,124
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(995)
Black55.5%(1,446)
Hispanic / Latino2%(52)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other3.5%(92)
Diversity Score68%(1,771)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(995)
Black55.5%(1,446)
Hispanic / Latino2%(52)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other3.5%(92)
Diversity Score68%(1,771)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.6%
Female
58.4%
Foreign born
2.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 2,604 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $52,770 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $234,821, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.
How educated are people in Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 18.4% of people in Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
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New OrleansDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024